Southgate Veterans Memorial Library

Youth Programming

Young Child Programs

Baby & Me Playgroup, Mondays at 10:30am
March 3 & 17

Babies and their caregivers are invited to spend time socializing and playing together in a space just for them.

Baby Storytime, Mondays at 10:30am
March 10

Children birth to walking and their caregivers are invited to join our lap sit program for stories, songs, and rhymes, to nurture prereading skills. After the program everyone is welcome to stay for playgroup time.

Baby Rave
Monday, March 24 at 10:30am

Children birth to walking and their caregivers are invited to join us for a dance and wiggle party! We will have fun with music and bubbles to move and groove to.

Family Programs

Family Storytime, Thursdays at 11am
March 6 & 20

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for books, music, and more!

Passive Programs

Available whenever the library is open!

Scavenger Hunt

Grab a scavenger hunt list at the front desk, and search for pictures throughout the Children's section of the library. Don't worry if you can't find everything; we've got hints if you get stuck. Bring your completed sheet up to the desk to be rewarded with a sticker!

Teen Programs: 6th - 12th grade

Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, March 26 at 6pm

Are you looking to get involved in your community? Do you want to have input into what programming and materials the library offers? Then join the Teen Advisory Board! The goal of TAB is to work together to create a welcoming environment for teens at the library. Meetings will take place the last Wednesday of the month, and there will be additional opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. For more information, see the website, stop in the library, or email the youth librarian, Jennifer Pickles, at jpickles@southgate.lib.mi.us.

After Hours Teen Laser Tag (6th - 12th grade)
Friday, March 28 6pm - 8pm

Join us for an after-hours game of Laser Tag! Everything will be provided, just show up ready to have fun! Registration is required and opens on Thursday, March 13, sign up in person or call us at (734) 258-3002.

Picture of neon futuristic guns and lasers advertising an after hours teen laser tag event on Wednesday March 28 2025 from 6 to 8pm

Southgate Veterans Memorial Library is excited to be part of Gleaners Community Food Bank's Food for Thought campaign in partnership with The Library Network and Suburban Library Cooperative! We are collecting nonperishable canned goods to nourish our neighbors from March 17 to April 10, 2025

Jitters Critters ages 8-12
Thursday, March 27 at 3:30pm and 5:30pm

No need to get the jitters as you create your own critter! Use your artistic abilities and engineering skills to design and create your own battery-powered critter equipped with a vibrating motor. Registration is required and opens on Thursday March 13, sign up in person or call us at (734) 258-3002.

Picture of a small egg shaped critter advertising an event for ages 8 to 12 called Jitters Critters on Thursday March 27 at 3:30 and 5:30pm

Picture of an art gallery with childrens art on display, says Southgate Veterans Memorial Student Art Show Reception Thursday April 10th 6pm - 7:30pm

Join us to enjoy artwork created by Southgate students! St. Pius Catholic School, Christ the King Lutheran School, and the Montessori Center of Downriver will all be participating this year. The reception on April 10th is a chance for family and friends to come together, to celebrate the accomplishments of these students.

Artwork will remain on display for a few weeks afterward, so if you can’t make it to the reception, you won’t miss out!